Sports travel
Where Teams & Team Families Stay near Orlando’s Tournaments
Big vacation homes minutes from the National Training Center and a short drive from ESPN Wide World of Sports — one roof, a private pool, and a full kitchen for the whole squad and their families.
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Close to where the games happen
Windsor Cay sits in Clermont, minutes from the National Training Center and within an easy drive of Orlando’s major sports venues. Tap any venue for live driving directions. Drive times are estimates — confirm before you travel.
National Training Center
In Clermont — about a 10-minute drive.
ESPN Wide World of Sports
At Walt Disney World — about 20 to 25 minutes.
Orange County Convention Center
About 25 to 30 minutes toward International Drive.
Clermont Waterfront Park
In Clermont — about 10 to 15 minutes; a noted triathlon destination.
Lake Louisa State Park
In Clermont — about 15 minutes to the park entrance; trail and endurance events.
Why sports groups choose these homes
- Room for the whole group — 5 to 10 bedroom homes sleep large parties, so two or three families (or a squad plus parents) share one roof and split the cost.
- Full kitchens for team breakfasts, meal prep, and early game-day starts.
- Private screened pools for recovery and downtime between sessions.
- In-home laundry for uniforms and wet gear.
- Game rooms & loft living areas to keep kids busy between events.
Gear up
Best local sports stores
Forgot a glove or need fresh cleats? Here’s where to buy equipment for just about any sport — baseball and softball, soccer, basketball, football, and more — all a short drive from the resort. Tap any store for directions.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Clermont)
About 15 minutes. A big-box sporting-goods store for nearly every sport: cleats, gloves, balls, bats, apparel, and outdoor gear.
Dick's Sporting Goods (Winter Garden)
About 20 to 25 minutes, at Winter Garden Village. Full-line sporting goods, team sports, footwear, and a wide cleat and glove selection.
Bass Pro Shops (Orlando)
About 25 to 30 minutes. Fishing, watersports, and outdoor gear if your trip includes the lakes or the coast.
Year-round
Orlando’s tournament calendar, at a glance
Orlando hosts major youth and amateur events all year. A rough sense of the seasons:
Jan – Feb
Cheer & dance nationals season, including major championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports.
April
The Cheerleading & Dance Worlds bring teams and families from around the globe.
Summer
AAU and travel-ball season — basketball, baseball, softball, and more.
December
Pop Warner national championships and year-end tournaments.
Bringing gear or a team vehicle?
The community’s house rules restrict buses, trailers, and commercial vehicles inside the gated entrance, so teams traveling with an equipment trailer should plan parking accordingly. If that applies to you, confirm the community’s current rules before you travel.
Big groups
Traveling with a big group?
Windsor Cay's largest floor plans go up to ten bedrooms, each with its own private screened pool — room for whole squads and their families in one gated community.
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Browse the largest floor plans — up to ten bedrooms under one roof for the whole squad and their families.
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Where do families stay for tournaments at ESPN Wide World of Sports?
Many teams and team families stay in whole-home vacation rentals at Windsor Cay Resort, roughly a 20 to 25 minute drive away, where one 5 to 10 bedroom home with a private pool and full kitchen can host several families together.
How close is the National Training Center to Windsor Cay?
The National Training Center is in Clermont, the same town as Windsor Cay, roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Can one home fit a whole team?
The largest Windsor Cay homes have up to ten bedrooms and sleep large groups, so two or three families, or a squad plus parents, can share one roof. Bigger groups can spread across neighboring homes.
Are the homes good for early game days?
Yes. Full kitchens make team breakfasts and meal prep easy, there is in-home laundry for uniforms, private pools for recovery, and game rooms and lofts for downtime between sessions.
Can we bring an equipment trailer or team bus?
The community's house rules restrict buses, trailers, and commercial vehicles inside the gated community, so teams traveling with an equipment trailer should plan parking accordingly. Confirm the current rules with your management company.